Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Vocational/FAVC
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (No evenings or weekends!)
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $19.25 per hour
Make Every Day Meaningful
Looking for a job where you can make a real difference — and still have your evenings and weekends free?
Join The Arc of Washington County, where every day you’ll help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain confidence, learn new skills, and thrive in their communities.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values compassion, respect, and fun — because changing lives should be rewarding for everyone involved.
What You’ll Do
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our Vocational/FAVC Day Services program, you’ll:
- Help individuals build job and life skills that promote independence
- Provide encouragement, guidance, and hands-on support
- Foster inclusion through community activities and meaningful experiences
- Ensure safety and well-being using proper care and support techniques
- Keep accurate documentation and communicate with your team
- Be a positive role model — and a difference-maker every single day
What You’ll Need
- High School diploma or GED
- A valid driver’s license with at least 2 years of driving experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and assist with physical support when needed
- A positive attitude, reliability, and genuine care for others
- Experience helping people with disabilities is a plus — but we’ll train you if you have the heart for it!
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- $19.00/hour starting pay
- Health, dental, and supplemental insurance (shared cost)
- Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- Casual dress code & appreciation events
- Ongoing paid training and professional development
DSP Certification Bonus Program – Earn Up to $5,250!
We don’t just value your work — we reward it.
Earn $1,500–$2,000 in bonuses per DSP certification level in your first year. With multiple levels available, you could unlock up to $5,250 in bonus pay, plus annual rewards for maintaining your certification!
At The Arc of Washington County, we believe in people — their rights, their potential, and their ability to grow. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team.
Apply today and start making independence possible!
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